Poor food choices

Okay guys I had to put this out there about myself. I have been making HORRIBLE food choices lately. Cake, cookies, chips and other junk food. I don't dump enough to make me weary of eating sugar. I eat cause I'm bored or angry which is mainly at work. I have surrounded myself with junk food there cause I can and nobody really sees me eat it cause I'm in my office all day. I had to get up yesterday and actually pour a whole bag of flaming hot cheetos in the trash cause I knew what I was doing was wrong. Ikeep saying to myself that well, this little bite wont hurt me but then 4-5 bites later... I am so close to goal I can taste it but I keep shoving junk food into my mouth every day. I am actually ashamed of myself cause I have reverted back to my old eating habits. I start off with the best intentions but somehow I go astray. Well go ahead and flame me cause thats what I need. I know I have been given such a great opportunity with this surgery and I don't want to ruin it. I feel like I have done a great job so far with this loss, and I'm only 10 lbs from my goal, there is no way I'm going back to a size 20 or more. Okay well I'm hanging my head in shame... Dana

Dae... No flames from me... but I will try to offer some support and ideas: Everyone makes mistakes. It is absurd to think you can just quit eating junk cold turkey. We have WLS, but that doesn't mean that it will automatically change our cravings or our habbits of eating junk. This is a process that I am sure will take years to really take effect. This is a process, now is the time to develop healthy habbits! Now, someone has posted before a great tip: "Its easier to make good choices at the grocery store then it is to make a good choice when the tasty treat is right in front of you". I say this to myself numerous times at the store. If I don't buy it, I can't eat it. Much easier to say no to a cookie on the shelf that I would have to buy then to say no to a cookie that I paid for and is right by me. Another idea is to buy snacks that come in small packages. Like the 100 calorie packs of crackers. Then keep the large box somwhere obscure, like the top of the pantry in the back and only allow yourself to take out one bag a day. Another way to approach this is to buy a large bag, of say chips, and immediately devide them up when you get home into small baggies. When you need a little fix, you can eat a baggie full, but not more. This helps with portion control. Then yesterday on the main board said that when she is tempted to "cheat" she will go take a look at her insisions to remind her what she has done to be healthy and put things in persepctive. For the last idea, plan your menu ahead of time. Allow for treats, but keep it reasonable. Then your mind will know what to expect to eat for the day and it will be easier to stick to a planned food schedule. I know that when I don't plan my days menu ahead of time, I will grab whatever is quick and avaliable; not always the healthiest items. I know that food choices are going to be a struggle for me for a long while, but I also know I have a long life ahead of me, so I better learn how to deal now or I will be right back where I started. Take Care Mary

You know how sometimes you hear a saying a hundred times before you truly understand it? Well here goes..."You had surgery on your stomach,not your head!" I have been having the same issues. I don't eat much of the bad stuff (ie: a box of cookies) instead I eat 1 cookie. I still feel like I shoud have had the 1 oz of lean protein instead! I guess I feel like all the good habits that I started out with have all gone out the door. I am still excercising,not drinking with my meals,getting a lot of water...but, I see these "what have you eaten today" posts and it looks something like this: : WAIVER: Thisisnotaimedatanyoneinparticulariamnotflaminganyoneorjudgingthemitistheoppositeiamjustjealousebecauseidonothavethewillpowertodothismyself B-coffee L-1 oz lean chiken and 1 asperagus spear D-3 bites steak and 1 brussel sprout S-ice cube Calories 25 fat 2 grms protein 78 When mine would look more like this: B-coffee, 1/2 hour later sprouted toast w/PB & J S- 1/2 banana L-1/4 entree chinese food & (egg roll!) S-popsicle S-strawberries w/splenda S-coffee D-3 oz steak,1/4 cup brown rice,5 asperagus spears,1/4 mango S-sf ice cream S-popsicle S-coffee And none of that would include the 2 bites I took of my son's cookie,the 2 chips I stole from his lunch,the sf mints I chew on all day... I feel like something is wrong with me and unlike you I am NOT 10 lbs from goal...... I know that there are more out there like us...So come on out of the closet guys!

Hi I like your disclaimer I agree- it is disheartening to see that someone is eating so little compared to you. However, please keep in mind; IT IS JUST AS UNHEALTHY TO UNDER-EAT THEN IT IS TO OVER EAT! Some people who post on the daily food intake post are not eating enough nutrition...and some people are on track... and some people are overeating. Its just the way it is. Thats is why I want to see EVERYONE post. To keep it real. To give others the assurity that they are not alone. We are a diverse group of eaters and all too often I think we are comparing ourselfs. If everyone posted, I am sure you would not feel nearly as bad about what you ate. Your menu doesn't look at all bad to me.

Since I am the one posting "what did you eat today", I feel like you talking about my menu with the one bite of this and an ICE CUBE?? Now if that's not being sarcastic, I don't know what is. Yes I'm very particular of what I eat and that's because I am the biggest one on this board. I have the most weight to loose. In no way am I perfect... just careful of what goes in my mouth like not eating fried egg rolls and ice cream. This is why people stop posting to the menu post. They are afraid of being judged on how little or how much they eat. You don't post your menu but quick to ananlize the ones that do post. Kay.. 120 lbs. gone since surgery... must be doing something right!!

Kay, you must not have read my disclaime and YES I was being sarcastic. My disclaimer said that I am NOT judging,I am JEALOUS because I do not have the will-power to do it! I was not picking on you! I respect you and a few others especially for the will-power and drive that you guys have. When I am making poor choices I think "what would they be doing?" We don't need any drama or fighting here so please remember that I was NOT flaming. i appologize if I hurt your feelings in any way.

Hey Kay, I know Val, she did not mean to critize anyone. But she is a very sweet and caring person and I am sure she did not mean to hurt any feelings. Given, she is sarcastic. I have talked with her and she is struggling with food choices too. I am sure she was just looking for support. God Bless, Jen

By the same token, there are those of us who do NOT eat very very little and don't post because we do not want to be judged. It goes both ways. Not trying to flame, just giving you a different perspective. I can speak for myself...that's why I never ever have posted in the thread. I feel that I too am particular about what I eat and how I eat it. I have never just popped something in my mouth mindlessly without first considering what I am doing. If I eat something WLS "illegal", I think about it first. I have a bite of it. It's done and I don't feel like I need to go to WLS Hell. It's life. Some of us are not "all or nothing" and it actually works for us...not just in WLS, but in everything. However, I personally don't eat 1 oz of chicken and call it a meal. Lots of us are eating 4-8 ounces of food at a time and our surgeons are aware and think we are on track. So again, we have to refer to the "Do what your doctor says is right!" thing. Back to my corner, Chele PS: Kay...I'm going to the post office today...promise! Look for your package soon!

I totally agree with the "Do what your dr. says is right" I NEVER judge people on what they eat. Everyone's program is different. I constantly repeat this on my menu post so people will post more. I'm just looking for idea's on what to eat, not talk about what people are eating. My surgeon always says.. "You didn't have this surgery to be on a diet for the rest of your life". I agree. Like I always say, I'm just a little strict on myself because I still have 93 lbs. to go. My issue is Midnight eating and I get the munchies BAD! Like you, I have a couple bites of crackers (my weakness) and I'm satisfied. At the end of my responce to Valerie I did say.. "People should not be judged on how much they eat or how little they eat". Thanks for the package! I'll be looking for it. I miss you on the board, Thanks for your comments. Kay

THREAD HIJACK Just wanted to say Hi Chele How nice to see you Sending hugs, Ronna